PFL claim denied - no explanation given. What to do?

Ugh, that sucks. I've been there before. Did you get a letter explaining why it was denied? Sometimes they send those out with more details.

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone! I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI

Common reasons for denial: 1. Incomplete application 2. Missing medical certification 3. Not enough work hours in the base period 4. Employer dispute Check these first and see if any apply to your situation.

The system is so broken 🤬 I swear they deny claims hoping people won't appeal. Don't give up!

Have you tried reaching out to your local state representative? Sometimes they can help push things along or get more info.

Make sure you appeal within the deadline! Usually its like 30 days or something. Don't miss that window or you'll be SOL.

I went through something similar last year. First thing - definitely appeal ASAP if you believe the denial was wrong. You can usually do this online through your EDD portal or by mailing in the appeal form. In the meantime, try calling the PFL phone line early in the morning (like 8am sharp) - you'll have better luck getting through. Also, gather all your documents again (medical forms, employment records, etc.) in case there was something missing they didn't clearly communicate. The whole process is frustrating but don't give up! Many denials get overturned on appeal.

Document everything! Take screenshots of your denial notification and keep copies of all the paperwork you submitted. When you do get through to someone (whether by phone or appeal), having everything organized will help your case. Also, don't be afraid to ask for a supervisor if the first person you talk to can't help - sometimes they have more authority to look into what went wrong. Hang in there!

I'm dealing with the exact same thing right now! Got denied last week with zero explanation. From what I've read here and other forums, it seems like the most common issues are missing medical certification or not meeting the work requirements. I'd definitely recommend calling that 8am number someone mentioned - I tried yesterday but couldn't get through. Also planning to contact my assembly member's office today since that seems to help move things along. Keep us posted on what you find out - we're all in this together! 🤞

I've been through this nightmare before! First, definitely appeal immediately - you usually have 20 days from the denial date, not 30. Don't wait for the explanation letter since it can take forever. When I appealed, I wrote a detailed letter explaining why I believed I qualified and resubmitted all my documents (even though I thought they already had them). Turns out they "lost" my doctor's certification form 🙄. The appeal process took about 6 weeks but I eventually got approved retroactively. Also try calling right at 8am or use that claimyr service someone mentioned - I was skeptical but desperate times call for desperate measures! Keep fighting, these denials are often administrative errors.

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this - the lack of explanation is the worst part! I went through a similar situation a few months ago. Here's what I learned: First, check your EDD online portal under "Inbox" - sometimes there's a message with more details that doesn't show up in the main notifications. Second, definitely call the PFL line at (877) 238-4373 first thing at 8am - I got through on my third try doing this. If you can't get through after a few days, the claimyr service people mentioned actually does work (used it myself). Most importantly, start your appeal process immediately even without the explanation letter - you can always add more info later. In my case, they denied me because my doctor used the wrong form (DE 2501 instead of DI 2501), which was a simple fix once I knew what the issue was. Don't give up - about 40% of appeals are successful!

Hey Lucas, I feel your frustration! This exact thing happened to me earlier this year. A few things that helped me figure it out: 1) Log into your EDD portal and check the "History" section under your PFL claim - sometimes there are status codes there that give clues about why it was denied. 2) If you submitted your claim recently, double-check that your doctor filled out the medical certification completely - missing signatures or dates are super common denial reasons. 3) Also verify your base period wages meet the minimum requirements (you need at least $300 in wages during your base period). The appeal process is definitely worth it if you believe you qualify - I've seen people get approved after initially being denied for paperwork issues. Don't let this discourage you from getting the support your family needs! 💪